Blueprints of Awakening
A Year-Long Transmission with Mingyur Rinpoche on the
The Five Buddha Families and Other Principles of Vajrayana
A Year-Long Transmission with
Mingyur Rinpoche on the
The Five Buddha Families and
Other Principles of Vajrayana
Mingyur Rinpoche Invites You
to Tergar’s 2025–26 Transmission
Mingyur Rinpoche Invites You to
Tergar’s 2025–26 Transmission
Vajrayana is known as the most direct path to awakening — profound and powerful, yet often misunderstood. In this transmission, we will explore the underlying principles, or blueprints, of Vajrayana practice, revealing how even the most challenging emotions and obstacles can become fuel for awakening.
Through courses and retreats with Mingyur Rinpoche, guest teachers, Tergar lamas, and Vajrayana Online guides, we will explore the principles of the five wisdom energies, guru yoga, self-liberation, and pure perception.
For the first time, Mingyur Rinpoche will personally guide us through the transformative system of the five wisdom energies — a beautiful and inspiring Buddhist framework for recognizing that the very traits we wish to eliminate are, in fact, our enlightened qualities. When seen clearly, what appear as weaknesses or problems are our greatest strengths.
New this year, you can now access Tergar's complete transmission with a single subscription, eliminating the need to register for individual retreats and courses.
Through courses and retreats with Mingyur Rinpoche, guest teachers, Tergar lamas, and Vajrayana Online guides, we will explore the principles of the five wisdom energies, guru yoga, self-liberation, and pure perception.
For the first time, Mingyur Rinpoche will personally guide us through the transformative system of the five wisdom energies — a beautiful and inspiring Buddhist framework for recognizing that the very traits we wish to eliminate are, in fact, our enlightened qualities. When seen clearly, what appear as weaknesses or problems are our greatest strengths.
New this year, you can now access Tergar's complete transmission with a single subscription, eliminating the need to register for individual retreats and courses.
2025–26 Transmission Calendar and Learning Path
The Blueprints of Awakening transmission begins with the Welcome Session on August 1, followed by the first live webinar on August 9 and an opening retreat with Mingyur Rinpoche from August 22–24. Also in August, participants will enjoy Voices of Awakening — the first Vajrayana Online course in the transmission — featuring special guest teachers.
This opening phase lays the foundation for The Essence of Vajrayana course (September through October) and leads into the heart of the transmission: a nine-month immersion from November 2025 to July 2026. Through four in-depth modules, you’ll explore the five wisdom energies and buddha families, the guru principle, pure perception, and self-liberation. New content will be released monthly so you can move at your own pace. The transmission also includes a second retreat in February 2026 and culminates with a closing retreat with Mingyur Rinpoche in June 2026.
Throughout the year, participants will enjoy live and recorded video teachings with Rinpoche, guided meditations, weekly live sessions with Tergar guides, webinars with world-renowned Buddhist teachers, study material, readings, and experiential instructions for daily life.
In this transmission, all online courses, events, and retreats are open to all levels of students, from complete beginners to long-time practitioners. There are no prerequisites.
This opening phase lays the foundation for The Essence of Vajrayana course (September through October) and leads into the heart of the transmission: a nine-month immersion from November 2025 to July 2026. Through four in-depth modules, you’ll explore the five wisdom energies and buddha families, the guru principle, pure perception, and self-liberation. New content will be released monthly so you can move at your own pace. The transmission also includes a second retreat in February 2026 and culminates with a closing retreat with Mingyur Rinpoche in June 2026.
Throughout the year, participants will enjoy live and recorded video teachings with Rinpoche, guided meditations, weekly live sessions with Tergar guides, webinars with world-renowned Buddhist teachers, study material, readings, and experiential instructions for daily life.
In this transmission, all online courses, events, and retreats are open to all levels of students, from complete beginners to long-time practitioners. There are no prerequisites.



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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Vajrayana Online membership and the full transmission plan?
Previously, Vajrayana Online members had access to the transmission courses but needed to register separately for each of the three retreats. With the full transmission plan, you receive the same Vajrayana Online membership while also gaining access to all three transmission retreats through a single monthly contribution.

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If you’re not interested in upgrading, you can simply keep your current Vajrayana Online membership. You’ll still have access to all three courses in this transmission, just as before. When the time comes, you can register for each retreat separately as they become available.
If you’re not interested in upgrading, you can simply keep your current Vajrayana Online membership. You’ll still have access to all three courses in this transmission, just as before. When the time comes, you can register for each retreat separately as they become available.
What is Vajrayana, and what do you mean by Blueprints of Awakening?
Vajrayana is known as the most direct path to awakening — profound and powerful, yet often misunderstood. In this transmission, we will explore the underlying principles, or blueprints, of Vajrayana practice, revealing how even the most challenging emotions and obstacles can become fuel for awakening when seen clearly.
Through courses and retreats with Mingyur Rinpoche, guest teachers, Tergar lamas, and Vajrayana Online guides, we will explore the principles of the five wisdom energies, guru yoga, self-liberation, and pure perception.
For the first time, Mingyur Rinpoche will personally guide us through the transformative system of the five wisdom energies—a profound Buddhist framework for recognizing your true nature and transforming even the most afflicted states into wisdom qualities.
Through courses and retreats with Mingyur Rinpoche, guest teachers, Tergar lamas, and Vajrayana Online guides, we will explore the principles of the five wisdom energies, guru yoga, self-liberation, and pure perception.
For the first time, Mingyur Rinpoche will personally guide us through the transformative system of the five wisdom energies—a profound Buddhist framework for recognizing your true nature and transforming even the most afflicted states into wisdom qualities.
What does it mean to receive a transmission?
“Transmission” is a traditional term that refers to a set of meditation teachings that is passed down from a teacher to a student or group of students. In the Tergar context, “transmission” means that Mingyur Rinpoche passes on important lineage teachings to students so that we can recognize the buddha within and stabilize this recognition. In addition to teachings and meditation instructions, a transmission may include other elements that can help make the teachings more experiential for us such as reading transmissions (lung) for important texts, empowerments (wang), and opportunities to receive vows.
Do I have to be a Buddhist to join the transmission?
No. This transmission includes courses and events open to all who wish to better understand the Buddhist tradition, its practices, and the workings of the mind.
Do I have to have prior experience in meditation?
Prior experience in meditation is suggested but not required for these open events and courses. Mingyur Rinpoche teaches in a highly relatable way, so much of this transmission is based on exploring our lived experience. If you wish to acquire a foundation for these practices, attending a Joy of Living program online is a good option.
Can I join at any time?
You can join Vajrayana Online at any time. New material will be released monthly, and you can engage in it at your own pace. In the case of the online retreats with Mingyur Rinpoche, however, it is highly recommended that you attend the live events at events.tergar.org rather than watch the recordings. Recordings will be made available, but only for a limited time.
What if I miss part of the year-long transmission? Can I still participate?
Absolutely! The elements of the transmission function together as a cohesive whole, but each one also stands alone. Join in whatever elements work for you!
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The Tergar Lineage Society honors a centuries-old tradition in Vajrayana Buddhism, where patrons help ensure precious teachings flourish. Donors who contribute annually at the $7,500 level or above play a vital role in supporting Tergar International's mission to make the ancient wisdom of meditation accessible to the modern world.
The Lineage Society creates a powerful way for practitioners to contribute to preserving and sharing these transformative practices with our global community.
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“Emotions can be expressed in an unhealthy, self-destructive manner or in a healthy and constructive fashion. Similarly, we can think in a self-destructive, confused way, which reinforces our negative habits, or we can think in a constructive way.”
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The Tergar Lineage Society was established in 2021 to recognize generous students and community members who help support Tergar's mission. Lineage Society members play a critical role in making the annual lineage transmission possible, making contributions to support the development of courses and events, and expanding access to meditation training for all.
For centuries, offering important lineage transmissions has been a central part of Vajrayana Buddhism, and transmission patrons have been inspiring beacons of generosity. By making an annual gift of $7,500 or more, individuals who join the Lineage Society help ensure the vitality and authenticity of Mingyur Rinpoche’s experiential lineage.
For centuries, offering important lineage transmissions has been a central part of Vajrayana Buddhism, and transmission patrons have been inspiring beacons of generosity. By making an annual gift of $7,500 or more, individuals who join the Lineage Society help ensure the vitality and authenticity of Mingyur Rinpoche’s experiential lineage.
Stainless Prajna
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The Tergar Lineage Society was established in 2021 to recognize generous students and community members who help support Tergar's mission. Lineage Society members play a critical role in making the annual lineage transmission possible, making contributions to support the development of courses and events, and expanding access to meditation training for all.
For centuries, offering important lineage transmissions has been a central part of Vajrayana Buddhism, and transmission patrons have been inspiring beacons of generosity. By making an annual gift of $7,500 or more, individuals who join the Lineage Society help ensure the vitality and authenticity of Mingyur Rinpoche’s experiential lineage.
For centuries, offering important lineage transmissions has been a central part of Vajrayana Buddhism, and transmission patrons have been inspiring beacons of generosity. By making an annual gift of $7,500 or more, individuals who join the Lineage Society help ensure the vitality and authenticity of Mingyur Rinpoche’s experiential lineage.
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The Buddhist way of studying the mind and how it can be transformed is called Abhidharma. This profound exploration of the mind enables us to deepen our understanding of how consciousness operates and eventually recognize our true nature beyond the thoughts, emotions, and unconscious beliefs that shape the way we see the world. Buddhist psychology aims not only to help us find relief from stress, anxiety, and other forms of suffering, but also to free us from the mental habits and emotional patterns that cause us to suffer in the first place.
Mingyur Rinpoche composed a step-by-step meditation guide to the Abhidharma teachings called Stainless Prajna in 2021 while he was on retreat. This is the first time Mingyur Rinpoche will teach this text to a Western audience. We welcome you to join this precious transmission!
Mingyur Rinpoche composed a step-by-step meditation guide to the Abhidharma teachings called Stainless Prajna in 2021 while he was on retreat. This is the first time Mingyur Rinpoche will teach this text to a Western audience. We welcome you to join this precious transmission!
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The Transmission starts on August 3rd, 2024. We encourage you to join Vajrayana Online now and warm up by exploring the available courses and live sessions!
The Buddhist way of studying the mind and how it can be transformed is called Abhidharma. This profound exploration of the mind enables us to deepen our understanding of how consciousness operates and eventually recognize our true nature beyond the thoughts, emotions, and unconscious beliefs that shape the way we see the world. Buddhist psychology aims not only to help us find relief from stress, anxiety, and other forms of suffering, but also to free us from the mental habits and emotional patterns that cause us to suffer in the first place.
Mingyur Rinpoche composed a step-by-step meditation guide to the Abhidharma teachings called Stainless Prajna in 2021 while he was on retreat. This is the first time Mingyur Rinpoche will teach this text to a Western audience. We welcome you to join this precious transmission!
Mingyur Rinpoche composed a step-by-step meditation guide to the Abhidharma teachings called Stainless Prajna in 2021 while he was on retreat. This is the first time Mingyur Rinpoche will teach this text to a Western audience. We welcome you to join this precious transmission!
Start the transmission and enjoy a 10-day free trial
The Transmission starts on August 3rd, 2024. We encourage you to join Vajrayana Online now and warm up by exploring the available courses and live sessions!
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